Mikkel Parlo

Mikkel Parlo (born May 3, 1990) is a Danish retired mixed martial artist who last competed in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA.

Mikkel Parlo
Born	(1990-05-03) May 3, 1990 (age 35) Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality	Danish
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division	Light Heavyweight Middleweight
Reach	71.0 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of	Copenhagen, Denmark
Team	Rumble Sports
Years active	2010-2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total	16
Wins	13
By knockout	7
By submission	1
By decision	5
Losses	3
By knockout	1
By decision	2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Parlo began competing as an amateur in 2008, compiling a record of 3-0. He then started his professional career in 2010. He fought only for Danish promotions as Fighter Gala and Royal Arena.

In 2012, with a record of 8-0, Parlo signed with Bellator.^[1]

Bellator MMA

Parlo was expected face Ali Mokdad on October 12, 2012, at Bellator 76. However, Parlo was replaced by Simon Marini due to undisclosed reasons.^[2][3]

Parlo made his promotional debut against Jared Combs on October 26, 2012, at Bellator 78. He won via knockout in the first round.^[4]

Parlo faced Sultan Aliev on February 14, 2013, at Bellator 89 in the quarterfinals of Bellator season eight middleweight tournament. Aliev defeated Parlo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).^[5]

Parlo faced Brian Rogers on September 7, 2013, at Bellator 98 in the quarterfinals of Bellator season nine middleweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26).^[6]

Parlo faced Jason Butcher in the semifinal on October 4, 2013, at Bellator 102. He won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).^[7]

Parlo faced Brennan Ward in the finals on November 8, 2013, at Bellator 107. Despite controlling the first round, Parlo lost the fight via a TKO in the second round.^[8]

He then faced Johnny Cisneros at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. Parlo won via unanimous decision.^[9]

Championships and accomplishments

• Bellator MMA
  • Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Runner-Up
• Royal Arena
  • Royal Arena Middleweight Championship (One time)^[10]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

16 matches	13 wins	3 losses
By knockout	7	1
By submission	1	0
By decision	5	2

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	13–3	Chris Honeycutt	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 156	June 17, 2016	3	5:00	Fresno, California, United States
Win	13–2	Abusupiyan Magomedov	Decision (unanimous)	German MMA Championship 7	November 7, 2015	3	5:00	Castrop-Rauxel, Germany	181 Pound Catchweight
Win	12–2	Johnny Cisneros	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 115	April 4, 2014	3	5:00	Reno, Nevada, United States
Loss	11–2	Brennan Ward	TKO (punches)	Bellator 107	November 8, 2013	2	1:39	Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States	Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Final.
Win	11–1	Jason Butcher	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 102	October 4, 2013	3	5:00	Visalia, California, United States	Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win	10–1	Brian Rogers	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 98	September 7, 2013	3	5:00	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States	Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss	9–1	Sultan Aliev	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 89	February 14, 2013	3	5:00	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States	Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win	9–0	Jared Combs	KO (punches)	Bellator 78	October 26, 2012	1	3:51	Dayton, Ohio, United States
Win	8–0	Simon Carlsen	KO (punches)	Royal Arena 2	August 31, 2012	2	1:28	Copenhagen, Denmark	Won Royal Arena middleweight title.
Win	7–0	Martin Tondryk	TKO (kick to the body and punches)	Royal Arena 1	March 10, 2012	1	2:06	Brøndby, Denmark
Win	6–0	Gregor Herb	Decision (unanimous)	Cage Fight Live 2	November 19, 2011	3	5:00	Herning, Denmark
Win	5–0	Dan Edwards	KO (punch)	Fighter Gala 20: Locked & Loaded	April 2, 2011	1	0:12	Copenhagen, Denmark
Win	4–0	Vincent del Guerra	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	Fighter Gala 18: No Fear	February 12, 2011	1	3:54	Odense, Denmark
Win	3–0	Martin Lavin	TKO (punches)	Fighter Gala 16: Bad Boys	October 2, 2010	3	3:13	Helsingør, Denmark
Win	2–0	Josef Kral	TKO (punches)	Fighter Gala 13: Raw	April 17, 2010	2	3:00	Copenhagen, Denmark
Win	1–0	Willem Peters	TKO (punches)	Fighter Gala 12: Night of Champions	February 6, 2010	1	2:40	Odense, Denmark

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	2–0	Regin Koop	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fighter Gala 11	November 14, 2009	1	1:58	Odense, Denmark
Win	1–0	Lars Auer	Submission	Fighter Gala 8: High Stakes	April 4, 2009	1	N/A	Odense, Denmark